NITRATES AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: POTENTIAL ALLIES?
Nitrates are chemical compounds made up of nitrogen and oxygen (NO₃⁻). They can be classified as inorganic nitrates (NO₃⁻),…
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CARBOHYDRATE AND ELECTROLYTE DRINKS TO PREVENT MUSCLE CRAMPS
Virtually every athlete remembers suffering a muscle cramp at some point. Months of thorough preparation can be ruined by…
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THE IMPORTANCE OF COMBINING DIFFERENT TYPES OF CARBOHYDRATES DURING EXERCISE
Carbohydrates are the main fuel for our muscles during exercise, especially at moderate to high intensities. To use a…
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SUPPLEMENTATION FOR A HALF MARATHON
Introduction The half marathon is arguably the most popular race distance for many runners—either as a stepping stone toward…
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Carbohydrates to Improve “Durability” in Endurance Sports
Carbohydrates and Durability in Endurance Sports: Key to Performance What is Durability in Endurance Sports? Performance in endurance sports…
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NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES AND MUSCLE RECOVERY. PART III
Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) generally causes pain, swelling, and reduced muscle function. This can cause discomfort and negatively affect…
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NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES AND MUSCLE RECOVERY PART 2
Before writing about the latest cutting-edge supplements that turn out to be effective or have enough evidence to speed…
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NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES AND MUSCLE RECOVERY. PART I
It is well known that optimal nutrition plays a vital role during recovery after exercise, where the replacement of…
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PREDICTORS OF PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN STRENGTH DISCIPLINES
It is well known how some anthropometric characteristics are related to increased performance in various sports disciplines. Although it…
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FOCUS SUPPLEMENTATION
We have talked in other articles about the role of caffeine as a stimulating substance at the level of…
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DIET WAR ¿LOW CARB AND ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE?
DIET WARS ¿LOW CARB AND ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE? Krogh and Lindhart (1920) were among the first researchers to recognize the…
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ALL ABOUT CREATINE. THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE. (PART III)
* It is recommended that you read the previous post about creatine, especially the rest of the most common…
